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Maple: Grade A
« on: November 18, 2004, 09:14:16 AM »
Okay I have a request... or a mission.  I have been trying without luck to find Grade A Maple syrup.  I hae looked at all the online stores I know, all the supermarkets and even some little one off shops.  I have found ungraded and even some Canadian grade C stuff, but so far no grade A.  I know it's silly but it's like Extra Virgin Olive Oil  -once you get used to the kick and flavor every thing else is bland.  So has anyone seen Grade A Maple Syrup in the UK?

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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2004, 09:54:18 AM »
i wish.

i have my new england friends and family send it to me.  :(

i need it for thankgiving and i brought some for my in laws the first year i met them.  it's on display, and i'm about to raid it this weekend as i need it!
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2004, 10:29:59 AM »
Does the Canada shop in Covent Garden not have it?

http://www.canadashop.uk.com/
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2004, 10:37:12 AM »
I can't see that it is Grade A, but will stop by there when in London.
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2004, 01:13:45 PM »
vince, i googled camps 100% and it's grade a.

they sell it at the canadian store
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2004, 01:14:29 PM »
PS: it's grade a medium.

not sure how dark you like it.
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2004, 02:04:14 PM »
Hey that works.. I also got some at Rowse Organic at Sainsbury's and I will let you know... it say 100% Maple...  :-\\\\ and it's Number 1-medium which I don't know if it's the same as the Grade A.


Okay it seems to be really confusing...
I also found another site that says that in Canada the higher the number the darker the syrup.   :-\\\\

"The grading system is a bit on the subjective side, as well. According to the USDA, there are three different types of Grade A maple syrup: Light Amber, Medium Amber, and Dark Amber. They are all of equal quality, but the darker the syrup, the stronger the maple flavor. In Vermont, Light Amber syrup is called "Fancy," but the others (Medium Amber and Dark Amber) go by the same names. In Canada, these: same three grades are labeled Number One Extra Light, Number One Light Grade A, and Number One Medium Grade A, respectively: In addition to these grades, there is also Grade B syrup, which is used mostly as an ingredient in commercial syrup, and Grade C, which is considered substandard and not fit for consumption. Our advice is to rely on your Taste buds."

Also see...

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/guide/ch13e.shtml

For more than you every wanted to know about Canadian Controls of Maple syrup grades..
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Re: Maple: Grade A
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2004, 02:17:50 PM »
Okay from Waitrose:

Canadian maple syrup is graded according to colour and flavour. The five grades range from the rare and delicate No1 Extra Light, to the dark, caramelised No3 Dark, which is used commercially as a flavouring for cakes and cured meats. The most widely available grades are No1 Medium, which is ideal for pancakes, and No2 Amber, which has a rich, burnt-toffee taste and deep, golden-brown colour, and is great in cooking.
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